Jujutsu Kaisen 3 Modulo (Mojuro): Release Date, Characters, JJK Timeline and More

Fans of the Jujutsu Kaisen community have been praying for the return of their favorite mangaka, Gege Akutami, for some time now, after JJK ended in August 2024. Gege was teasing upcoming manga at the last Jump Festa event, and everyone was so eager to discover what his next work after JJK would be; could it be a sequel, spin-off, or something completely new? We finally have our answers as Gege Akutami’s new manga titled Jujutsu Kaisen 3: Modulo, aka Mojuro, is out now. Thus, here is everything you need to know about JJK Modulo before diving deep into the universe dominated by curses, sorcerers, and aliens.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Modulo Chapter 1 Release Date

The new manga series titled “Jujutsu Kaisen 3: Modulo (Mojuro in Japanese)” written by Gege Akutami and illustrated by Yuji Iwasaki will make its debut on Weekly Shonen Jump issue #41, on September 8, 2025, at 12:00 AM JST. Therefore, you can prepare to read Chapter 1 of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo on September 7, 2025, at 8:00 AM PT (11:00 AM ET), taking into account the time zone differences.

Is JJK Mojuro Related to the Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Series?

Now, the biggest question is whether Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo is related to the main Jujutsu Kaisen series in any way? Well, the answer is a big yes, as you might have caught from the title. Gege Akutami has confirmed that Jujutsu Kaisen: Mojuro will be a spin-off manga set in the mysterious universe of Jujutsu Kaisen. While the Modulo manga is not a direct sequel, it can be considered a spin-off sequel similar to how the Boruto series is to Naruto.

Next, if you are wondering how Gege Akutami connected his new manga to his magnum opus work, JJK, this answer is going to blow your mind. Remember Okkotsu Yuta and Maki Zenin, the two strongest JJK characters of all time? Well, their grandson, Okkotsu Tsurugi, and granddaughter, Okkotsu Yuuka, are confirmed to be the new protagonists leading the Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo series.

How Many Years After JJK Is Modulo Set?

Jujutsu Kaisen Mojuro is essentially confirmed to take place after the events of the main JJK series, i.e., after Sukuna died at the hands of sorcerers. So, if you are looking for a proper timeline of Modulo, i.e., how many years after JJK is Modulo set, we have deduced it based on the already established timeline of the JJK series. The current events of the main JJK series starring Yuji, Nobara, Megumi, and more were set in 2018.

Now, the cover page of Gege’s new manga confirms that Mojuro is currently taking place in 2086. Therefore, we can certainly say Jujutsu Kaisen 3 Modulo takes place nearly seven decades after the main events of the JJK series.

Main Characters of Jujutsu Kaisen: Mojuro

As I mentioned earlier, Okkotsu Yuta and Maki Zenin’s grandchildren will be the main characters of the Jujutsu Kaisen series. Furthermore, Gege is introducing a new alien character to form a new-gen shonen trio. They are as follows:

• Okkotsu Tsurugi: The grandson of Yuta and the elder brother of Yuuka. Mentioned to have zero cursed energy, like Maki and Toji used to do.
• Okkotsu Yuuka: She is Yuta’s granddaughter, who vows to become strong to acquire Yuta’s ring.
• Maru: An alien from outer space, but was seen aiding the Okkotsu siblings by transferring his cursed energy to them.

Are There Aliens in Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo?

In a surprising twist of events, Gege Akutami is incorporating the mysterious concept of Alien into his new manga Modulo. Yes! Aliens are now canon in the Jujutsu Kaisen universe. The new series starts with Aliens who also possess cursed energy settling on Earth, and an alien character named Maru is confirmed to be one of the main members of Modulo’s protagonist trio.

We will learn more about the alien characters’ role and how central they will become to the plot of Jujutsu Kaisen Mojuro in the upcoming chapters.

What Is the Meaning of Mojuro?

There is no clear definition for the mysterious term Mojuro at the time of writing. However, we tried to break down the term, and the best we could come up with was “Boy Who Consumed Curses” or “Boy of a Hundred Curses.” Moreover, Mojuro could also be a Japanese transliterated word for the English word Modulo used in the title. We recommend you check our meaning behind Mojuro theories to try to figure out the reason.

And that’s everything you need to know about Gege Akutami’s new manga, JJK Modulo. Gege pulled off an unexpected move and returned to the world of his most beloved work. Let’s see how he will continue to build upon the JJK-verse in his new manga. That said, do you think Gege made the right decision to do a JJK spin-off sequel? Let us know in the comments below.